Process Plant Operator Traineeship - Tronox Chandala

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Ready to start a career where you can learn, grow and make an impact?

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships, in partnership with Tronox, is offering an exciting chance to join the team at Tronox's Chandala Processing Complex as a Process Plant Operations Trainee.

Over 24 months, you'll work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Process Plant Operations while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a large-scale mineral processing environment.

As a Process Plant Operator Trainee, you'll learn the practical skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively within a mineral processing environment. Working alongside experienced operators, you'll receive structured on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring while developing an understanding of plant operations, equipment, processes and safety standards.

During your traineeship, you'll have the opportunity to:

- Complete a Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
- Gain practical, hands-on experience in a large-scale processing environment
- Learn from experienced operators and industry professionals
- Receive ongoing training, coaching and mentoring
- Develop valuable technical and operational skills
- Experience an even time roster
- Build the foundations for a rewarding career in the resources and processing industry

What you'll bring We're looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable and ready to learn. You'll bring a positive attitude, a curious mind and most importantly, a genuine commitment to working safely.

To be considered, you will need:





- Completion of secondary schooling
- The ability and willingness to work a rotating shift roster (inc both days and nights)
- A basic mechanical understanding
- A current WA driver's licence and reliable transport
- A robust work ethic and commitment to safe work practices
- The physical fitness required to work in a physically demanding operational environment
- The ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical and ongoing drug and alcohol screening

Your workplace - Tronox Chandala Located approximately 60 kilometres north of Perth, Tronox's Chandala Processing Complex includes a mineral separation plant, synthetic rutile plant and residue management plant.

The site forms an important part of Tronox's Western Australian operations, processing mineral sands into valuable products supplied to international markets.

Please note: These are residential/local positions (Drive in / Drive out). Housing and housing allowances are not provided as part of the traineeship.

Local Strength. Global Connections. Start your career at Tronox's Chandala operation, where you'll gain hands-on experience, develop valuable industry skills and become part of a team connected to a global organisation.





Tronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer with operations across Western Australia and around the world.

In Western Australia, Tronox extracts and processes mineral sands into valuable products that are exported to international markets. Its local operations form part of a global business and one of the world's largest producers of titanium dioxide pigment.

Tronox is committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive workplace where different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Ready to see what you can achieve?

A traineeship is more than a qualification - it's an opportunity to gain experience, develop new skills and take the first step towards a rewarding career.

If you're motivated to learn, ready to work hard and want to be part of a team that will support you to grow, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and start building your future with Tronox.

Applications close: Sunday, 25th October 2026

Please note: Programmed reserves the right to close applications before the advertised closing date.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and Current Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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